By Akanimo Kufre
27-year-old Moroccan, Hakim Ziyech was Saturday’s MVP as his precise crosses helped Chelsea defeat Sheffield United 4-1.
Chelsea was 1 goal down on the 9th minute through Sheffield United David McGoldrick’s goal.
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But Ziyech’s effort with Hi-tech crosses assisted Chelsea come back from a surprised losing position. The confidence exulted by the blues has much to do with Hakim Ziyech persona despite trailing behind visiting Sheffield.
This is how the golden boy expressed his superb performance that lifted Chelsea to occupy 3rd position on the log.
“I just always look at them (strikers) before I take the ball, I think eye contact is always enough for us. We did well, am not always afraid to give the pass. I feel comfortable in the team (Chelsea).
Ziyech, 2018 Dutch Footballer of the Year, was described as a confident boy not arrogant, his passes open up Chelsea’s opponent defenses for strikers to exploit. Chelsea fans are loving Hakim Ziyech already.
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Sheffield United has lost 7 out of 8 Premiere League game and ranks 20th on the log while Chelsea is 3rd on log with 15 point behind Liverpool and Southampton.